Floral Design Intensive
July 8 – 9, 2025
The Barn at Honeysuckle Hill
Asheville, North Carolina
The ASCFG is hosting an in-person Floral Design Intensive at The Barn at Honeysuckle Hill in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 8 & 9, 2025. Farmer florists, florists, and floral designers will learn how to level up their skillsets with workshops that feature a combination of live demonstrations and hands-on practice. Organic bouquets, event centerpieces, and large foam-free floral installation design will be featured. All workshop materials are included in the registration fee. Lunch is included both days.
See below for our stellar line up of florists and farmers!
Registration fee includes two days of instruction and demonstration.
Lunch and all workshop materials are also provided.
Member: $650
Non-member: $800
Designing Hand-Tied Bouquets for Weddings and Events
Niki Irving, Flourish Flower Farm
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Join Niki Irving of Flourish Flower Farm for an in-depth workshop on creating a hand-tied bouquet. Niki’s style of design offers a natural, flowing, and organic look to floral arrangements, and this stylish, visually stunning design is a versatile mainstay for formal events and weddings. Niki will discuss floral ingredient choices, color palettes and textures, and best practices for composing your own design. Participants will then be able to create their bouquets while the instructor provides guidance and feedback. Local flowers along with plenty of foliage and textural elements will be available to attendees. All flowers and supplies are included in the workshop registration fee.
Niki Irving is the farmer and florist of Flourish Flower Farm in Asheville, NC, where she grows countless varieties of flowers and foliage using sustainable practices. She creates lush, seasonally-inspired arrangements for weddings and special events, hosts classes and workshops on her farm, and offers seasonal bouquets at the farm’s Farmstand. Niki’s best-selling book, Growing Flowers: Everything You Need to Know About Planting, Tending, Harvesting and Arranging Beautiful Blooms, was published in Spring 2021.
Attendees Receive:
- Live demonstration of the design process.
- Materials and supplies to practice new knowledge.
- Opportunity to ask the instructor questions about color palette, textures, floral choices, pricing, and much more!
Stunning Centerpieces for Events, Weddings, and More
Ellen Frost, Local Color Flowers
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join Ellen Frost of Local Color Flowers for a demonstration and hands-on floral design workshop where you’ll learn how to create stunning floral centerpieces that are perfect for weddings, formal events, or an elegant dinner party. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of balance, color harmony, and textures while Ellen highlights her design process. Participants will then be able to create their bouquets while the instructor provides guidance and feedback. Local flowers along with plenty of foliage and textural elements will be available to attendees. All flowers and supplies are included in the workshop registration fee.
Ellen founded her business, Local Color Flowers, in 2008 and has built a robust community of flower friends at her shop over the years through events like the open studio, book club, weekly drop-ins, design challenges, and more. With an MBA, this long-time ASCFG member was the first florist to win the prestigious Allan M Armitage Leadership Award in 2016 for her commitment to local flower sourcing.
Attendees Receive:
- Live demonstration of the design process.
- Materials and supplies to practice new knowledge.
- Opportunity to ask the instructor questions about color palette, textures, recommended hydration techniques, and much more!
Designing Incredible Foam-Free Floral Installations for Events and More
Anna Stouffer, Urban Petals
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 8:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Join Anna Stouffer of Urban Petals for a fantastic day-long workshop on crafting a large, foam free floral installation intended for formal events and weddings. In the morning, Anna will teach attendees about color palettes, flower varieties, and working with local flower growers to source the freshest materials. She will then share techniques for installing a large floral arrangement that last in a variety of environments.
During the afternoon, all attendees will be split into small groups of ten to twelve people. Each group will receive a scenario card prompt (for example, the client is a bride who prefers these colors) and after some discussion, the group members will create their own, smaller installations. This allows the participants to practice some of the techniques they have just learned. Throughout the workshop portion, Anna will provide assistance and feedback to all participants. Lunch, floral materials, and additional supplies are included in the registration fee.
Featured on Martha Stewart Real Weddings and Style Me Pretty, Anna Stouffer has been recognized on the national scene for her stylish, lush floral designs. She founded Urban Petals in 2012 and has over a decade of experience as an event florist. Learn more about Urban Petals here.
Attendees Receive:
- Live demonstration of the design process.
- Materials and supplies to practice new knowledge.
- Opportunity to ask the instructor questions about color palette, textures, recommended hydration techniques, and much more!
Registration fee includes two days of instruction and demonstration.
Lunch and all workshop materials are also provided.
Member: $650
Non-member: $800
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